Adelaide, you better strap yourself onto the edge of your seat, Limbo - The Return is a Fringe Bucket list show this season! Causing quite a social media buzz last year, Strut and Fret’s world-renowned circus cabaret show ‘Limbo’ has made a triumphant return to the Adelaide Fringe! Off the back of recent seasons in Sydney and Brisbane, Limbo - The Return is taking residency at the Garden of Unearthly Delights for the 2025 Adelaide Fringe season. Directed by Scott Maidment, Limbo is a spectacular smorgasbord of burlesque, circus and cabaret, sprinkled with a modernised, cheeky vaudeville essence. On Tuesday, LIMBO - The Return took the audience on a mesmering journey through their world of love, silliness and thrill. Director Scott Maidment has collected a diverse range of performers who knew how to captivate the crowd. From gasp-inducing aerial stunts, to perfectly timed crowd-work, these artists cemented their status as professionals in their crafts. Whether solo or in their smaller ensembles, they each held their own in the intimate venue, clearly evoking pure joy onstage! Commanding the show with his harmonica in tow, is composer Sxip Shirey, who intriguingly invites the audience into the LIMBO realm. The various tones of excitement, shock and thrill are enhanced by the eclectic array of instruments played live by the cast. The music in this show alone needs a special mention! It’s surprising, lively and deliberately unsettling at times, used to compliment the action on stage or create suspense as the performers transitioned between acts. Andrew McGovern plays the thunderous sousaphone, and Mick Stuart sets the catchy beat on the drums and polymba. Trust me, this original score needs to be heard to be believed! Hilton Dennis came out of the gate in an epic acapella tap performance. His charming stage presence enticed the audience to join him in his cheeky interplay of tap and body percussion. Saucy, cheeky, and a downright pocket rocket, was Clara Fable. Clara (literally) bought the heat, whether it was fire breathing, singing or dancing, she knew how to entrap the crowd. Ben Loader gave multiple commanding performances. Especially in his insane showcase of aerial rope work. I audibly gasped multiple times at Mikael Bres - who gave Spider Man a run for his money with this Pole act. And lastly, flying high physically and metaphorically, was Maria Monch. With the audience in the palm of her hand, she took to the ceiling, effortlessly executing her chains aerial stunts. In one of Limbo’s most memorable moments, is their visually stunning feather finale. Mikael, Maria and Ben pendulum back and forth over the crowd, creating a dreamy atmosphere, as they engulf the audience in feathers. This was a real treat for our eyes and phones, which were encouraged to capture the show. Be aware though, this mischievous trio will eagerly yoink the phone from your hands as they swing down towards you! A special props to the lighting and stage crew, who deserve to be praised for their work visually and logistically. Phillip Gladwell’s lighting and set design was perfect for the intimate Spiegel Tent. Each artist was expertly framed on the runway-style stage, and their piece nicely complimented by the lighting hues. The stage crew responsible for the transitions between apparatus’ skillfully kept the show moving seamlessly. It was also commendable to see them acknowledged during the bows! Adelaide, make sure that you tick LIMBO off your show bucket list this year, you do not want to miss this one again!